Spokane Schools considering options to help students stay on track for graduation
School is on hold for students around the nation. Now, the Spokane School Board is trying to figure out what it means for graduating seniors.
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Helping people who struggle to pay bills during COVID-19 pandemic
The stress of COVID-19 and a stay-at-home order are making it hard for families to earn money and pay bills. Now, Project Share and UHELP are teaming up to help. For every dollar donated, the City of Spokane and Avista will each match it.
'Take a breath. It's okay. You're doing a good job': Parents work to keep kids busy during COVID-19
Some parents are used to staying home with their kids. For others, it's a completely new experience.
Northeast Community Center still meeting needs of the community
A place that houses so much help for the community is still up and running. The Northeast Community Center still has people needing help, and the center and its people are not going anywhere.
Shining Star Senior Night: honoring L.C.'s six baseball Seniors, and W.V.'s Amann
Every night is senior night at 4 News Now as we’ve turned our weekly Shining Star feature into a nightly way of honoring senior spring sports careers cut short due to canceled seasons because of the coronavirus health crisis.
Spokane orthopedic clinic easing stress on local hospitals
Northwest Orthopedic Specialists clinic has expanded its three facilities in Spokane to take urgent care orthopedic patients.
Seahawks sign former Idaho Vandal Benson Mayowa
SEATTLE, Wash. - With Jadeveon Clowney's free agency looming, and rumors of his desired salary "number" going down to about $17-$18 million a year, the Seahawks added a familiar face on the defensive line Wednesday. A familiar face from one…
Second Harvest's mobile market seeing huge demand
There was a long line of cars sitting outside the Northeast Community Center Wednesday afternoon. People were waiting to get something to eat, even before crews finished setting up shop.
Hoopfest making back-up plans, just in case
Hoopfest is keeping their registration open for their June basketball competition, but in light of COVID-19 and stay-home orders, they have set aside a backup date in August.
Chinese students send hundreds of masks for medical staff to Saint George's School
Students from China sent hundreds of masks for health care workers to Saint George’s School in Spokane earlier this week.
Inslee signs affordable housing, mental health tax pushed by Spokane City Council
Governor Inslee signed House Bill 1590 into law, which will allow local governments like the Spokane City Council to put more resources toward affordable housing.
2020 Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade postponed to end of July
The annual Spokane Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
STA reducing bus service beginning April 6
The Spokane Transit Authority announced it will reduce its bus services starting on April 6.
Inslee calls on Washington manufacturers to join pandemic fight, make needed medical supplies
Governor Jay Inslee called on Washington manufacturers to be soldiers in the COVID-19 fight and consider helping make much needed medical supplies.
Tracking COVID-19: A breakdown of the latest numbers in Washington and Idaho
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly and it can be difficult to keep tabs on the numbers of confirmed cases and deaths in different parts of the Inland Northwest.
Gov. Inslee holding COVID-19 Q&A on Twitter Thursday
Governor Jay Inslee has invited Washingtonians to participate in question and answer session online this Thursday.
U.S. Marshals arrest fugitive, rescue missing child in downtown Coeur d'Alene
U.S. Marshals and the Coeur d'Alene Police Community Action Team arrested a fugitive and rescued a missing child in Coeur d'Alene late Tuesday night.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site to reopen Thursday in Barn A at Spokane Fairgrounds
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is set to reopen on Thursday, according to Dr. Bob Lutz with the Spokane Regional Health District.
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival canceled as COVID-19 cases rise
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival announced this year's event will not be held on the original dates due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fifth COVID-19 death reported in Spokane County
A fifth COVID-19 death has been reported in Spokane County.
WSU freezing salaries of executive leadership, issuing dining and housing refunds in wake of coronavirus closure
Washington State University announced new financial plans, including freezing the current salaries for all executive leadership, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Body found in N. Spokane, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after a body was in North Spokane, according to police.
Study: Distracted driving fatalities down in Wash. since E-DUI law went into effect
Fatalities from distracted driving are down in Washington state, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
A landspout tornado touched down outside Richland, NWS confirms
A landspout tornado touched down outside Richland on Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service in Pendleton confirmed.
